Hunting Seasons in Serbia 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Boar Season Serbia | 10/01 – 01/31 | yes | rifle | Driven hunts and stand hunting. Very popular in Vojvodina. Night hunting allowed. Excellent populations at Deliblatska Pescara. · Hunting license, guide mandatory, cull plan required, sows with piglets protected |
| Roe Buck Season Serbia | 05/01 – 10/15 | no | rifle | Stalking and stand hunting. Good populations in Vojvodina and central Serbia. Long hunting tradition. · Hunting license, guide mandatory, cull plan required |
| Roe Doe Season Serbia | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. Stand and stalking. · Hunting license, guide mandatory, does with fawns protected |
| Red Stag Season Serbia | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Rut September/October. Excellent trophies in Vojvodina. Driven hunts and stand hunting. · Hunting license, guide mandatory, cull plan and trophy evaluation required |
| Red Deer Hind Season Serbia | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. Vojvodina lowlands. · Hunting license, guide mandatory, hinds with calves protected |
| Fallow Deer Season Serbia | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Introduced populations in Vojvodina. Stand and stalking. · Hunting license, guide mandatory, cull plan required |
| Mouflon Season Serbia | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Introduced populations. Stalking and stand hunting in hilly areas. · Hunting license, guide mandatory, cull plan required |
| Wolf Season Serbia | 10/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Limited management quotas for population control. Stand and driven hunts. · Hunting license, guide mandatory, state permit and limited quotas |
| Fox Season Serbia | 09/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle, shotgun | Stalking, stand and den hunting. Common in the Vojvodina plains. · Hunting license required, daily bag limit applies |
| European Hare Season Serbia | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle, shotgun | Traditional driven hunts. Excellent populations in the Vojvodina plains. Long hunting tradition. · Hunting license, daily bag limit applies |
| Pheasant Season Serbia | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | shotgun | Driven hunting with dogs. Vojvodina is famous for pheasant hunting. Premier hunting ground. · Hunting license, cocks only, daily bag limit applies |
| Mallard Season Serbia | 09/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting on the Danube, Sava and Vojvodina wetlands. · Hunting license, lead shot banned in wetlands, daily bag limit applies |
| Woodcock Season Serbia | 10/01 – 02/15 | no | shotgun | Winter visitor and passage migrant. Hunting with pointing dogs in wooded areas. · Hunting license, daily bag limit applies |
| Golden Jackal Season Serbia | year-round | yes | rifle | Year-round hunting. Rapidly growing population. Calling and stand hunting. Night hunting allowed. · Hunting license, no closed season |
Note: Summary from the HuntKit hunting seasons database (as of 2026-08-02). Seasons may vary regionally and change at short notice — the official regulations of the respective country/state prevail. Not legal advice.
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